Been thinking about jumping into building my first AR-15 for a bit now. Just started browsing parts and there seem to be some pretty good deals out there, but honestly, I feel a bit lost. Trying to figure out what's really worth it and what's just hype.
Thinking of keeping it simple with a basic 5.56 set-up. Is that a solid choice for a first build, or is there something better I should consider? I'm open to feedback.
Also, are there any brands of parts you'd say to definitely steer clear of? I mean, I want this to be a reliable build, not something that's gonna give me headaches later on. I've heard that costs can creep up on you too. What kind of hidden costs should I be on the lookout for? And honestly, should I just bite the bullet and buy a pre-built one instead?
I'd really appreciate any tips or things you learned the hard way when you were starting out. Thanks in advance!
Thinking of keeping it simple with a basic 5.56 set-up. Is that a solid choice for a first build, or is there something better I should consider? I'm open to feedback.
Also, are there any brands of parts you'd say to definitely steer clear of? I mean, I want this to be a reliable build, not something that's gonna give me headaches later on. I've heard that costs can creep up on you too. What kind of hidden costs should I be on the lookout for? And honestly, should I just bite the bullet and buy a pre-built one instead?
I'd really appreciate any tips or things you learned the hard way when you were starting out. Thanks in advance!
